President William Ruto met with the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, at State House, Nairobi, to strengthen UK-Kenya partnerships with a key focus on women's empowerment.

• The discussions centered on promoting women's role in peacebuilding, stability, and leadership across political, social, and economic spheres.
• Key individuals involved include President William Ruto and the Duchess of Edinburgh.
• The meeting occurred shortly before International Women's Day on March 8 and follows a previous state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camila in October 2023.